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Can Unions Make a Comeback? with Hamilton Nolan

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

The Rise and Fall of Labor Union Power

Exploring the historical dynamics of labor unions versus corporate America in the 20th century, from the peak of union strength post-World War II to the decline in membership after the Taft Hartley Act of 1947. It delves into the strategies employed by companies like Amazon to undermine unionization efforts, emphasizing the unequal power dynamics between labor and capital in modern times.

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